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Old 01-21-2015, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gomoho View Post
Japan's constitution forbids their limited military to do anything outside their country except involvement in a UN peace keeping mission. The idea they may call on us to attempt a rescue has been put out there. Although we have yet to be successful in these particular situations if Japan specifically asks for our assistance should be oblige?
Unless the terms of their surrender are altered so they can legally act then we and those who were party to the treaty are in a tough spot if asked to help. I agree with Redwitch and her appraisal of the situation.

Update - Hubby just told me that the prohibition of a standing army is no longer in effect but that their article 9 of their constitution prohibits it and that the repeal of that item has been opposed for the most part by the Japanese people who are adverse to risking going to war. So as usual my facts are out of date
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